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Hat
Designed by: Cristóbal Balenciaga (Spanish (active in France), 1895–1972)
French (Paris)
1950s
Medium/Technique
Silk satin trimed with silk passementerie and jet
Dimensions
Diameter: 14.6 cm (5 3/4 in.)
Lender accessory: 21 x 7.6 x 21 cm (8 1/4 x 3 x 8 1/4 in.)
Lender accessory: 21 x 7.6 x 21 cm (8 1/4 x 3 x 8 1/4 in.)
Credit Line
Frank M. and Mary T. B. Ferrin Fund
Accession Number2013.12
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Contemporary Art, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionBlack silk satin small pillbox hat, perimeter trimmed in graduated black silk balls & black jet beads. Center back ribbon bow, label "Balenciaga 10. Avenue George V. Paris" tape underneath "378"
With original box.
With original box.
ProvenanceAbout 1950's, probably acquired by Mrs. Felix, Philadelphia, PA; 1980's, consigned by Mrs. Felix at Doyle Auction House, New York, NY; before 2012, acquired by Karen Augusta, Augusta Auctions, Bellows Falls, VT; 2012, sale, Augusta Auctions, lot 148, to the MFA. (Accession date: January 30, 2013)
CopyrightReproduced with permission.